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Coin of Ilion with head of Athena
Greek
Hellenistic or Imperial Period
1st century B.C.
Mint: Troas, Ilion
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 12.5 mm. Weight: 1.56 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.1393
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted head of Athena, three-quarters right.
Reverse: Athena Ilias stands right, spear on right shoulder, distaff in left hand.
At right, monogram. Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Athena Ilias stands right, spear on right shoulder, distaff in left hand.
At right, monogram. Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1964: Hans von Aulock Collection; purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock, September 23, 1964